Resources

Budget communication tools

July 28, 2009

Help during budget time

Inform and involve your community in the process of setting spending priorities before your June budget adoption with these user-friendly and plain-English resources.

• Tips for communicating about budget reductions  
• Getting the community involved in your budget (101k )
• Sample budget report for community  (365k )
• How Much Does Oregon Really Spend On Schools? In case you've heard that Oregon spends $12K per student, learn the facts and how to correct them.
• Salem-Keizer School District Budget Information Site
• Explanation of where school dollars are spent (English and Spanish versions available)